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STEvieXE

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19th Nov 06 at 20:40

Hey guys. thought it was about time i did one of these and put some pics up.. Basically ive had the car since it was new in 2000, it was a 1.2 sxi and has 46k on the clock. its been in my garage a long time but starting to work on it alot more now and have more funds to throw at it. pics coming now...

[Edited on 09-06-2007 by STEvieXE]

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[Edited on 19-08-2007 by STEvieXE]

STEvieXE

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19th Nov 06 at 20:48

this was the car in 03 when i took it off the road

STEvieXE

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19th Nov 06 at 20:50

original plan was big kit, (no engine plans set in stone at this time) was gonna be something like this

STEvieXE

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19th Nov 06 at 20:54

then i decided to get all the engine work etc done first altho still wasnt sure.

eventually decided on an xe so bought a cally and took the tired engine out and sent it to a local engine preperation guy for a full rebuild (even pistons everything was renewed)

STEvieXE

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19th Nov 06 at 20:55

then i went on a major spending spree and purchased the following at this time
v6 brakes
speedlines
fk coilovers
alloy topmounts
mps rollcage
polybush kit
stainless boot n bonnet lifters
tiebar lowering brackets
goodrigde (sp) braided brake hoses
wilwood proportioning valve for rear disc conversion
cool running thermostat for xe
mtech quickshifter for xe corsas using f20 box
courtenay stainless manifold heatshield
carbon kevlar inner guards
chrome door strikers
full mtech xe conversion kit

STEvieXE

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19th Nov 06 at 21:03

STEvieXE

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19th Nov 06 at 21:04

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STEvieXE

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19th Nov 06 at 21:11

STEvieXE

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19th Nov 06 at 21:15

have no pics of the speedlines are they are tucked away in my attic.

other random purchases

STEvieXE

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19th Nov 06 at 21:17

STEvieXE

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19th Nov 06 at 21:31

then i decided to do something a little different and paint the underside of the car and do the powdercoating thing. so i completely stripped the car till a bare shell (bar the interior)
i also converted the rear axle to discs at this point

custom 90mm coilsprings from coilsprings.co.uk sittin beside a fk rear adjustable spring without the cup

STEvieXE

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19th Nov 06 at 21:56

i spent hours under the shell and in the engine bay/ rear archs and flitch panels/legs etc cleaning with thinners and scotchbrite till it was perfect. then i painted it with over paintable stonechipin preperation for the painter coming to blast it.

STEvieXE

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19th Nov 06 at 22:05

after this i had to build back up the engine bay ready for the engine conversion, refit the fuel/brake lines axle and fuel tank etc and all the suspension to the front

STEvieXE

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19th Nov 06 at 22:07

all the brown stuff is waxioyl incase anyone is wondering. i didnt screw a bolt into the car or put a gromit in without waxing it first. trying to avoid moisture traps for the future. didnt want to wax it as it takes away from the clean look but couldnt not. it is a vaux after all. lol

STEvieXE

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19th Nov 06 at 22:11

pics of the brakes fitted also

back on her feet after a long time

STEvieXE

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19th Nov 06 at 22:30

now for the engine conversion, i basically spent a hell of a long time on this to make sure it was as good as it could be and as factory looking as poss

(eds idea - all credit where due)

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19th Nov 06 at 22:36

love the amount of work and effort been put into this

STEvieXE

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19th Nov 06 at 22:41

at this time i also purchases a paddle clutch (fitted in car - no pics) and other bits n bobs for the conversion
janspeed manifold

(gsi clocks)

(only got one of these im afraid)

(1.6 sport with aircon rad)

STEvieXE

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19th Nov 06 at 22:44

then i noticed a major trend that f/glass was out of fashion and date and was drawn to a certain car photoshopped

John G

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19th Nov 06 at 22:46

amazing matey, got any pictures of how the back sits on 90mm as i hav had 90mm springs dun by coilsprings and there low like but i have got far more coils then that

STEvieXE

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19th Nov 06 at 22:53

so a smooth gsi plan was made to be painted white (not glacier or polar - similar but unique to me white) and i purchased the following

smooth boot is one for now but will be replaced with a semi smooth boot as soon as i purchase a new boot

K3 VMU

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19th Nov 06 at 22:53

that photo shop is

my 90mm springs be here within 2 weeks hopefully

STEvieXE

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19th Nov 06 at 23:13

then i got started on the rest of the body doing the repairs an bare metalling the car for etch and high build

(dirty dusty smoothed wing)

(me getting a go with the guide coat)

i am a panel beater to trade and have also spent alot of time on the repairs etc (all filler work has been finished with 320 grit on a block) just basically trying to finish it to as high a standard as poss.

STEvieXE

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19th Nov 06 at 23:14

this is how the car sits at the minute as i have been busy with other things for the last month or so... hope u like and i will update as i go...

Nic Barnes

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19th Nov 06 at 23:16

not wanting to sound like a twat but you adjustable top mounts are upside-down

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